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Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)

Social Security Advocacy Services

2200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Eligibility

Children or adults between the ages of birth and 65 who:
  • Have a disability which has lasted or will last for 12 months or longer; and
  • Live in the state of Minnesota; and are
  • Currently homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Hours

8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Fees

This is a free service.

Site Service Area

Olmsted County

Other Information

Organization Type

  • Center for Independent Living

Specialization

  • Disabilities
  • Homeless

Legal Information

  • Benefits assistance
  • SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)

Payment

  • Free / no cost to eligible clients
This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services. Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible. Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.

Last Update

06/26/2026

More Information

Social Security Advocacy Services Provided: Initial Applications, Reconsiderations, Continuing Disability Reviews, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery(SOAR)

Providing organization

Southeastern Minnesota Center For Independent Living (SEMCIL)